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Overview |
Walsh College | Point Park University | ||
| Location | North Canton, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,309 | 3,288 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #536 | #682 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | walsh.edu | pointpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Walsh College | Point Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,420 | $34,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,420 | $34,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,700 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,032 | $24,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $25,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Walsh College | Point Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,659 | 6,033 | ||
| Admitted | 1,928 | 4,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1320 | 1030/1245 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Walsh College | Point Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Walsh College | Point Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,833 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $279 |
Diversity |
Walsh College | Point Park University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Walsh College | Point Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Walsh College | Point Park University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Point Park University is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 2,309 students)
Walsh College vs. Point Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Walsh College or Point Park University?
- Point Park University is 11% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($34,880.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Point Park University than Walsh University ($34,880.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Point Park University ($20,032 vs. $24,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 4.6% lower than costs at Point Park University ($11,700 vs. $12,240)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University as Point Park University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 1.6% larger than aid received Point Park University ($26,172 vs. $25,771)
Walsh College vs. Point Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Walsh College or Point Park University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Point Park University or Walsh College .
- Accepted freshman Point Park University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Point Park University has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Walsh College (72.5%)
Walsh College vs. Point Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Walsh College or Point Park University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Point Park University and Walsh College.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than Point Park University (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Walsh University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $40,800)
- Point Park University students graduate with a $833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,833)
- Point Park University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($279 vs. $287)
- More Walsh College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point Park University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/